Startups + Insurtechs

Startup success starts here

The relentless pursuit of innovation in a competitive landscape? Just a regular day for entrepreneurs, founders, and insurtech startups.

Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics have ushered in an era where startups can disrupt and redefine the status quo.

Luckily, the insurance ecosystem thrives on innovation like yours – and the time to shape the future is here and now. Join us to connect with investors, carriers, brokers, industry leaders, and fellow innovators who can catapult your startup into the spotlight and redefine the future of insurance.

8 in 10

startup/insurtech attendees said ITC Vegas helped them retain their customers

81%

said ITC Vegas programming was good or excellent for their needs

76%

recommend ITC Vegas as the place to see and be seen by investors and carriers

Investors

CVCs/VCs/Private Equity | Accelerators | Banking/Finance

Industry Incumbents

Insurers/Reinsurers | Brokers/MGAs/Wholesalers

48

of the top 50 Property & Casualty

18

of the top 2 Life & Annuity

27

of the top 30 Reinsurers

20

of the top 20 Commercial Lines

34

of the top 40 Auto

21

of the top 25 Workers Comp

9

of the top 10 Cyber

24

of the top 25 Excess & Surplus

10

of the top 10 Professional Liability

Suggested content & experiences for startups + insurtechs

Handpicked sessions for you by the ITC content team to make the most of your ITC Vegas experience

Surf Ballroom EF 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Celent Kickoff Summit: Unleashing the Insurtech Revolution- Journey into the Future of Insurance

Join Celent analysts for an afternoon of insightful panel discussions which will provide optics into key areas of trending interest in today’s Insurtech space. We will focus on the state of insurtechs, new advances in digital distribution, the move to the cloud, the new role of MGAs and of course, generative AI. It is certain to be an informative afternoon with an awesome group of panelists for each session sharing their current thoughts and vision for future. Meet thought leaders and leave with deep insight into the forces shaping the industry. Understand the competitive landscape and the mindset of entrepreneurs and incumbents alike!

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Oceanside B 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
State Farm Startup Pitch Competition

ITC Vegas is pleased to announce the third annual State Farm Startup Pitch Competition. Launched in 2022, the competition highlights groundbreaking innovation in insurtech and gives an elevated edge to the fierce startup competition across the insurance industry.

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House of Blues (Mandalay Bay Casino) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Official Kickoff Party

Where innovation takes center stage and connections begin to spark! Join us for the evening as we kickoff ITC Vegas with our opening night reception! Mingle with your peers, share a cocktail (...or two) and celebrate the beginning of an unforgettable event.

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Oceanside CD 8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Wednesday Keynotes On the Main Stage

The main stage at ITC Vegas spotlights global conversations that will revolutionize the future of insurance and innovation — this is where the future happens! See below for Wednesday’s full lineup.

Speakers

Bill Harris, Co-Founder, Chief Customer Officer - ITC Vegas

Scott Kelly, Former NASA Astronaut & Retired United States Navy Captain

Nicole Peck, President - ITC Vegas

Vince Tizzio, President & CEO - Axis Capital

Ari Libarikian, Senior Partner - McKinsey & Company

Sean Merat, CEO & Founder - Owl.co

Denise Garth, Chief Strategy Officer - Majesco

Sandeep Mangaraj, Managing Director US Fintech - Microsoft

Manish Shah, President and Chief Product Officer - Majesco

Robert Pick, Group Deputy Chief Information & Technology Officer - Tokio Marine Group
Mandalay Bay Ballroom L 10:30 AM - 11:05 AM
Acquiring the Unacquirable: Winning Strategies for Customer Acquisition in a Competitive Market

Speakers

Mitch Ocampo, Head of Digital and Omnichannel - USAA Life

Andrea Collins, CMO - Cowbell

Adam Erlebacher, CEO & Co-Founder - Fabric

Josh Levine, CEO & Founder - Cake & Arrow
Mandalay Bay Ballroom D 10:30 AM - 11:05 AM
Insurtech Integration: Innovating Distribution Channels for Competitive Edge

Speakers

Mark Holweger, President & CEO - Legal & General America

Sean Ringsted, Chief Digital Business Officer - Chubb

Hanna Wu, CEO & Founder - Amplify Life Insurance

Nga Phan, Chief Head of Product - bolt
Mandalay Bay Ballroom H 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM
The Insurtech Investment Ecosystem: Building Bridges to Future Innovation

Speakers

Ruth Foxe Blader, Managing Partner & Founder - Foxe Capital

Amir Kabir, Advisor - AV8 Ventures

Luis Viñas, Partner - Alma Mundi Ventures

David Katz, Partner - Radical Ventures
ITC Brokers Town Square (Expo Floor) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ITC Brokers: Exit and M&A in Insurance: Valuation for Startups and Agencies
Join us as we delve into the critical aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and exit strategies within the insurance industry. This panel will provide valuable insights into the unique valuation techniques and considerations for both startups and established agencies.

Panel Highlights:

Expert perspectives on current M&A trends in the insurance sector

Innovative valuation methods tailored for insurance startups

Strategies for maximizing value during exit and acquisition processes

Real-world case studies and success stories
Speakers

Gilad Shai, Managing Director - InsurTech LA BMI Capital
Mandalay Bay Ballroom K 2:00 PM - 2:35 PM
Commercial Lines 2.0: Breaking Boundaries with Insurtech Collaboration

Speakers

Josh Bjorkman, SVP- Digital Partners - Arch Capital Group

David King, Co-CEO & Co-Founder - Artificial

Jillian Slyfield, Chief Innovation Officer - Aon

Lynn Thompson, Global Head of Strategy and Partnerships - QBE Ventures
Mandalay Bay Ballroom H 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Powering Growth Through Partnerships: Investment Insights for the Small P&C Insurance Market

Speakers

John Swigart, CEO & Co-Founder - Pie Insurance

Alexander De Kegel, Chief Investment Officer & Mananaging Director - Allianz X North America
ITC L&A + Group Benefits Stage (Expo Floor) 2:00 PM - 2:35 PM
Driving Innovation: Funding Dynamics in the L&H Insurance Sector

Speakers

Brittany Clements, Managing Director - American Family Ventures

Bharat Rajaram, Head of Aflac Global Ventures - Aflac

Michael Konialian, CEO & Co-Founder - Modern Life
Innovation Alley (Expo Floor) 2:30 PM - 3:40 PM
The State of Insurtech: Investments, Trends, and Market Dynamics Delivered by Insurtech World Associations + Demos

Speakers

Ivan O'Neill, CEO & Co-Founder - Wuuii

Douglas Ver Mulum, CEO & Co-Founder - Turris

Haimon Israeli, CEO - Wasens

Kobi Bendelak, CEO - InsurTech Israel

Ignacio Ramirez Silva, CEO & Co-Founder - Embedx

Hugues Bertin, CEO and President - Digital Insurance LATAM and AIP

Juan Camilo Gonzalez, CEO & Founder - Figuro

Stacey Brown, President - Insurtech Hartford

Roi Amir, CEO - Sprout.AI

Matt Ferguson, Managing Partner - Sønr

Christopher Barclay, Chief Commercial Officer - Superscript

Bar Tsoury, CEO - amplifair
Expo Floor (Banquet Tables Between International Delegation and Demo Stage) 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
VC Office Hours sponsored by Munich Re Ventures

Speakers

Karl Stark, Managing Director - Avondale Insurtech Ventures

Parker Beauchamp, Managing Partner - Markd

Michelle Gouveia, VP - Sandbox Industries

Max Chee, Partner - Aquiline Capital Partners

Matthew Jones, Head of Ventures - MS Transverse Ventures

Ashwin Reddy, Associate - EOS Venture Partners

Ben Bergsma, Principal - Munich Re Ventures

Ian Sanders, SVP – Head of Portfolio Development - Munich Re Ventures

Osh Kaplan, Managing Director - Munich Re Ventures

Veronica Gabriele, Principal - Munich Re Ventures

Gil Arazi, Managing Partner & Founder - FinTLV Ventures

Jake Bodanis, Principal - Portage

Anton Wesener, Investor - IA Capital Group

Ben Malka, Partner - Cota Capital

Richie Carchia, Analyst - IA Capital Group

Nicole Gunderson, Principal - ManchesterStory

Stephanie Khoo, Partner - Nyca Partners

Agastya Gupta, Venture Capital Investor - Nyca Partners

Katya Evchenko, Investor - BGV

Galen Shaffer, Principal - EOS Venture Partners

James Tootell, Investment Director - EOS Venture Partners

Leigh Gaffney, Investor - Assurant Ventures

Orna Carni, Managing Partner - FinTLV

Jeremy Brown, Principal - Anthemis

Chris O'Dore, Corporate Venture Capital Investor - Touchdown Ventures / ERIE Insurance
Innovation Alley (Expo Floor) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Happy Hour hosted by WTW in Partnership with Guidewire

Unwind and connect at the WTW Happy Hour! Join us at the Demo Stage at Innovation Alley for drinks and musical entertainment.
Expo Floor 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Hour

Sponsored by ARC Global Risk, CoreLogic, DigitalOwl, Fair Trade, Outsourcing, msg global solutions Inc., Sapiens, Snapsheet

Unwind and connect at our Expo Floor Happy Hour! Experience a lively atmosphere featuring musical performances, engaging activations, a biergarten, and so much more that only your walking and exploring will discover! This is your perfect opportunity to meet and make valuable connections with all the solution providers across the hall. Enjoy great company and experience the vibrant energy of the expo.

Oceanside CD 8:20 AM - 10:10 AM
Thursday Keynotes On the Main Stage

The main stage at ITC Vegas spotlights the most anticipated conversations of the year. This is where the future of innovation and transformation happens!

Speakers

Bill Harris, Co-Founder, Chief Customer Officer - ITC Vegas

Zack Kass, Futurist and Former Head of GTM - Open AI

Samuel Falmagne, CEO - Akur8

Sid Jha, CEO & Founder - Arbol

Kyle Nakatsuji, CEO and Co-founder - Clearcover

Nicole Peck, President - ITC Vegas

Sarah Hinkfuss, Partner - Bain Capital Ventures

Drew Aldrich, Founder & Managing Partner - Viewpoint Ventures
Innovation Alley (Expo Floor) 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
It's More than Just Good Tech! Keys to Being a Successful Start-Up

Speakers

Tiana Schowe, COO & Co-Founder - meshVI
Mandalay Bay Ballroom H 10:30 AM - 11:05 AM
Seizing Growth and Market Opportunities with Business Transformation and Innovation Presented by Majesco

Speakers

Lauren Dieterich, Chief Operating Officer - Arch Insurance

Bryan Ballatore, Chief Revenue Officer - OpenRoad

Chris Schlehuber, COO - OpenRoad
Mandalay Bay Ballroom F 10:30 AM - 11:05 AM
Strategic Partnerships in Property Insurance: Collaborating for Enhanced Risk Mitigation and Coverage

Speakers

Brian Suzuki, Chief Insurance Officer - Bamboo

Itai Ben-Zaken, CEO & Co-Founder - Honeycomb Insurance

James Tootell, Investment Director - EOS Venture Partners
ITC L&A + Group Benefits Town Square 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Meet-up: The Illusion of Innovation for Corporates & Startup Founders in the Employee Benefits Space sponsored by Zoë Foundry

Speakers

Elliott Parker, CEO - High Alpha Innovation

Garrett Viggers, CEO - Zoë Foundry

Jason Andrew, CIO & Co-Founder - Zoë Foundry

Karan Mishra, Life Insurance Technology Leader - EY

Jennifer Fitzgerald, Founder & Former CEO - Policygenius
Mandalay Bay Ballroom H 3:05 PM - 3:40 PM
Creating Synergy: How Incumbents and Insurtechs Can Drive Mutual Growth

Speakers

Sam Malik, Chief Insurance Officer - Arta Finance

Brian Gaab, Managing Principal – Strategy & Innovation - CSAA Insurance Group

Bruno Sardinha, Chief Innovation Officer - Travelers

Chad Virgin, Managing Director - Allianz Life Ventures
Mandalay Bay Ballroom H 3:45 PM - 4:20 PM
Everything You Wanted to Know about Raising Money (but were afraid to ask)

Speakers

Mike Bendokaitis, Director – Investment Banking - Copper Run

Jing Zhuang, Managing Director - Mizuho Americas TMT Investment Banking

Dave Wechsler, Principal - OMERS Ventures
Expo Floor 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Happy Hour

Sponsored by ARC Global Risk, CoreLogic, DigitalOwl, Fair Trade, Outsourcing, msg global solutions Inc., Sapiens, Snapsheet

This is your final time to walk and enjoy the Expo Floor at ITC Vegas! Make it count by experiencing a lively atmosphere featuring musical performances, engaging activations, a biergarten, and so much more that only your walking and exploring will discover! This is your perfect opportunity to meet and make valuable connections with all the solution providers across the hall. Make it count!
Mandalay Bay Beach 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Official Closing Party Sponsored by Charles Taylor, Solvd, JobsOhio, and Reserv

You came, you saw, and you conquered ITC Vegas. Now, experience not just an epic and star-powered finish to the non-stop action, but the stuff of legends—the one event you absolutely can’t afford to miss.

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